How to maintain and clean a table saw top / Saw maintenance

Does your table saw top need a little love? This is what I do!

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[kjaydub]

Props to you man, the best videos are when we get to learn along with the creator— we’re all human and no one is perfect. Well done!

[edvervoort]

In our first house we didn't have much room so my table saw sat in an unheated exterior building. When I dug it out the next spring it was very rusty. In the last 20 years I've tried everything to clean it up. Then you came along. My table saw shines!! Excellent video, thanks Ed

[HuskyDad]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this. I'm getting back into woodworking after a 30+ year hiatus and it's great to find these instructionals on how to care for your tools. Great video!

[craigburghardt]

When sanding anything it is a good habit to use mineral spirits every time you increase your sandparper number. Otherwise you are sanding in the larger grit pieces from the previous sand level.

[markkoons]

Beautiful job. I've had a long series of old cast iron machinery over the last 45 years and have found single aught steel wool good for chasing the rust in the bottoms of pits. Also, a few swipes with a wad of waxed paper maintains a waxed surface for a very long time if used to dust a table rather than blowing it with compressed air.

[jhissong]

One of the better videos I've seen. Thanks.

[polczym]

Excellent video. Thank you, as I need to do this with my expensive Grizzly Table Saw and Sander. I useG96 Gun Treatment, and SLIPIT Woodworker's Lube to protect and lubricate the surfaces.

[wk]

Nice video. I use paste wax on my cast iron saw about every 3 months, but keep it covered with a moving blanket between uses.

[JOHNNYFINFAN]

Very helpful video - I actually finished with “0000” steel wool … Like glass! Thanks!!

[huejanus]

I use a bostitch product called Top coat on all my metal tools. Spray on then wipe off, lasts for about a year. Prevents rust and oxidation, is non staining and great for hand tools as well.

[EduardoGonzalez-ufvf]

I never owned a table saw, and what a video. Thanks very much.

[phf]

Many yrs ago I read a suggestion in a woodworkers forum on how after preserving the finish on a metal surface cover it with a bath towel when not in use. Try not to place your hands palm side down on the table... will corrode. Thanks for the video.

[miller]

We use the Abralon pads in the pro shop at bowling alleys to change the surface of the bowling ball and polish it up. But, I've used them on other things and they work great. I've even used them on aluminum surfaces

[thomasweaver]

Try a smidgen of WD-40 on those stops and sand with 220 Norton sandpaper. You need to wipe the table after each application and sanding. Clean, then apply wax and buff.

[BarneyR-ud]

I usually vacuum the top off, go over the surface with a 4” wide razor blade scrapper to remove dried finishes or fuzzy rust. Vac the table again and use a spray lube like WD40 and use Scotch-Brite pads. If you don’t want to wear yourself out, use an old worn out 4” wire wheel. It holds the pad firmly and gives a nice finish. I work my way up to the white pad. When it comes to the wax I start with the left wing first, then buff it out before moving across the table. I know the can says 10-15 minutes, I give it 5 minutes otherwise it will wear your arms out. Also don’t forget to wax the the throat plate. Boesheild is another good option for the table. If rust or stains persist you can use Rust Free. Wear eye protection & gloves as this is an acid. It removes rust completely, as well as paint, so if the edges of your wings & table are painted add a couple layers of painters tape. Spray a small area with Rust Free, use a piece of Scotch-Brite and rub the rusted area for a few minutes and wipe with a clean towel. In the past I have redone the complete table top after spot cleaning with some light mists and work it in to the entire top. It makes the finish more uniform in appearance. I also keep a wet rag around too just to be safe. Happy polishing & have fun.

[FlickFreaks]

Great video, but I am curious. Is there any reason my last few passes with sanding can't be done by wet sanding? Just to get an even smoother finish?

[Mike-In-O-Town]

Try BoShield T-9 products . They have a product for rust removal and another to protect the top. I operate in Central Florida (humidity central) and the BoShield protectant does a great job of preventing rust from forming in the first place as I sweat over the table (unavoidable).

[danielcobbins]

I have two table saws that were tossed out by neighbors. I am currently working on getting them cleaned up and running. These are saws that don't have parts available any longer. They are both 10 inch saws, and I am looking for fences for them. Can't seem to find any online, so I might have to make them. I will look at the parts diagrams to get an idea of how to make them.

[ДмитрийЦыганов-ти]

Nice job bro! Привет из центральной России (Hello from middle Russia)